Food Safety Alert – Listeria Outbreak

Boar’s Head Provisions Co. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Liverwurst And Other Deli Meat Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., is recalling liverwurst products and other deli meats due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture advises residents not to eat the recalled products (listed below) and to dispose of them immediately. Residents should also clean refrigerators thoroughly to prevent the risk of cross-contamination.

Recalled Products:

Ready-to-eat liverwurst produced from June 11 to July 17, 2024:

• 5-lb. loaves in plastic casing or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Strassburger Brand Liverwurst MADE IN VIRGINIA.” Products affected have sell-by dates ranging from July 25 to August 30, 2024.

Other deli meat products produced on June 27, 2024:

• 9.5-lb. and 4.5-lb. full product, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head VIRGINIA HAM OLD FASHIONED HAM” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 4-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 6-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head EXTRA HOT ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 4-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BOLOGNA” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 2.5-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BEEF SALAMI” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 5.5-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head STEAKHOUSE ROASTED BACON HEAT & EAT” with sell by date “AUG 15” on the product packaging.
• 3-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head GARLIC BOLOGNA” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 3-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BEEF BOLOGNA” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.      

Health Risks:                  

Consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis. Listeriosis is a serious infection that may cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. Those at risk of severe illness from this type of infection include people who are pregnant, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems. In people who are pregnant, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections can occur in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treatable with antibiotics. 

Call your healthcare provider right away and seek medical care if you are experiencing any of these symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food:

• People who are not pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.
• Pregnant people usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. However, Listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. It can also cause serious illness or death in newborns.

Residents with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.

To view the recalled product labels scan the QR above or visit: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/food_label_pdf/2024-07/recall-023-2024.pdf

For additional information scan the QR above or visit:

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boars-head-provisions-co--recalls-ready-eat-liverwurst-and-other-deli-meat-products

https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html